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Backyard Birds · Heavyweight Long Sleeve · Three Colors

He Knocked Before Breakfast

The garden’s earliest visitor.

Woodpecker and Winter Florals Long Sleeve Tee in White — a black-and-white woodpecker with a small red patch at the back of its head, clinging to a pale birch trunk among evergreens, cream and pink flowers and winter berries

Heavyweight 6 oz Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 20 singles. Side-seamed, relaxed, and built for cooler days.

A black-and-white woodpecker with a small red patch at the back of its head clings to a pale birch trunk, framed by evergreen branches, cream flowers, dusty pink blooms, blue berries and red stems tipped with pale fruit. The feathers are drawn barb by barb and the petals are softly shaded, so it reads like a plate lifted out of an old illustrated nature book — a quiet winter scene with just enough warmth in it.

The Design

Large front-centered chest print — not a back print

Style: vintage nature-book illustration — fine feather detail and softly shaded botanical colour rather than a flat modern graphic

Technique: a printed graphic, not embroidery and not an applique patch

One bird, shown in the upright clinging pose, black and white with a small red patch at the back of the head

A pale birch trunk running up behind it, bark marked and peeling

Evergreen branches, cream and dusty pink flowers, blue berries and red stems tipped with pale fruit framing the arrangement

Printed straight onto the garment color, with no panel, badge or frame behind the artwork

A plain round-neck crewneck long sleeve: no hood, no front pocket

No words or lettering anywhere in the design

Woodpecker and Winter Florals Long Sleeve Tee in Natural — a black-and-white woodpecker with a small red patch at the back of its head, clinging to a pale birch trunk among evergreens, cream and pink flowers and winter berries

Also in Natural, which gives it the look of an antique botanical plate.

The drumming is not feeding. A woodpecker hunting grubs taps quietly and irregularly; the loud, fast, carrying roll is territorial, and the bird chooses its instrument on purpose — a hollow limb, a resonant trunk, sometimes a gutter or a stop sign, because what matters is how far the sound travels rather than what is inside the wood. The skull absorbs the rest. Reinforced bone, a tongue that wraps the braincase, and a beak that meets the tree a fraction off-centre so the shock passes around the brain instead of through it. Roughly twelve thousand impacts a day, and none of them a headache.

The Story Behind It

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The tapping started before the toast was ready. “Someone at the door?” he asked. She checked. Empty porch. A minute later it came again.

This time she looked through the kitchen window. A woodpecker was working his way up the birch, entirely occupied. “Found him.” Her husband came over with the butter knife still in his hand. “Persistent fellow.” — “He’s working. You’re holding up breakfast.”

The next morning they heard him again. By Thursday they were looking for him before putting the kettle on.

On Saturday their granddaughter asked why both chairs faced the window. Her grandmother moved a third chair beside them. “We’ve got someone we’d like you to meet.”

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Wear it for the little visitors who become part of your day.

Woodpecker botanical graphic print on a heavyweight Bella+Canvas 3511 long sleeve tee — a black-and-white woodpecker on a pale birch trunk among evergreens and winter florals

The print runs large and centered on the chest, straight onto the garment color — no panel, no frame, not a back print.

A thoughtful gift for birdwatchers, gardeners, and anyone who keeps an eye on the trees outside the kitchen window.

Details

Large front print, centered on the chest — not a back print

Relaxed, boxy unisex long sleeve, side-seamed so it drapes rather than hangs

Straight sleeves with ribbed cuffs — not a flared or bell sleeve

Round-neck crewneck pullover with a soft tear-away label — no hood, no front pocket

White, Natural and Athletic Heather · adult sizes S to 2XL, every color in every size

Made to order in the USA

Ready-made design — choose a color and size, nothing to upload or customize

Fabric

Bella+Canvas 3511 heavyweight long sleeve tee

6 oz per square yard, 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 20 singles

Combed and ring-spun means the short fibres are removed and the rest twisted smooth, which gives a finer surface than standard jersey — and fine surfaces hold fine detail. On feather barbs and birch bark that is the difference between seeing them and not.

Side-seamed for shape, with ribbed cuffs that hold

Athletic Heather is 90% Airlume cotton with 10% polyester; White and Natural are 100% cotton

Printed direct-to-garment so the ink sits in the weave — no heavy vinyl patch, no rubbery texture, no stitching

Choosing a Color

White. The one shown, and our favorite. The brightest ground of the three: the bird’s markings, the pink flowers and the dark greenery all stay crisply separated, and the birch reads palest here.

Natural. A warm unbleached cream that gives the illustration the look of an antique botanical plate, aged paper and all. The most nostalgic of the three.

Athletic Heather. Soft flecked grey that runs with the birch bark and the black-and-white plumage, and lets the flowers carry all the colour.

Two honest notes. On Athletic Heather the birch trunk sits close to the garment colour, so the tree softens into the ground while the bird and the flowers carry the picture. And Athletic Heather is a 90/10 cotton-polyester blend rather than pure cotton, which gives it a slightly softer, more muted print than White and Natural.

All three are pale grounds, so this design reads as an illustration on paper rather than a bright thing against a dark shirt. Actual garment color may vary a little from the images — every screen renders color differently.

Sizing

A relaxed, boxy unisex cut that wears a touch oversized, and is made to layer. If you want it closer to the body, size down one.

This long sleeve runs S to 2XL. If you need 3XL or 4XL, our short-sleeve tees carry the full size range.

Between sizes? We’ll make it right, free.

See the long sleeve size guide →

Care

Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Avoid bleach, high heat, and ironing directly over the artwork.

There’s always a butterfly.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5 / 5 from 66 reviews.

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Stronger Braver Smarter Daisy T-Shirt

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I was expecting a men’s size small so it was smaller than expected. The color was a bit different than what I thought but it’s still nice.

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Pretty shirt and the bird is even nicer in person. I like the flowers around it and the colors are soft, not too bright. The fit was what I expected.

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Tiger, Magnolia & Bamboo Sweatshirt — Garment-Dyed Fleece

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The butterfly print is really pretty and there are a lot of little details in the flowers. Shirt is soft and comfortable. It looks nice with jeans and I’ve already worn it a few times

Floral Butterfly Wing T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Love the saying on this shirt. Walking with my dog is one of my favorite parts of the day, so it feels very me. A cute design that makes me smile.

Dog Kisses Fix Everything

Bought this for my girlfriend and she really liked it. The blue butterfly is beautiful and the colors look even better in person. She said it’s really comfortable and the relaxed fit works well. Definitely glad I picked this one.

Blue Morpho & Hydrangea Sweatshirt — Garment-Dyed Fleece

Really love the flower bouquet on this one. The little butterflies are a sweet detail, and the whole design feels cheerful without being too much. Just my kind of shirt.

Good-Mood Energy Wildflower Bouquet T-Shirt

Picked this out for my stepmom’s birthday. The wildflowers and little butterflies are so pretty, and the design felt like something she would enjoy. A sweet find that made choosing her gift a little easier.

Wildflower Meadow Butterfly T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Nice quality shirt and the bee/sunflower design is very well done. I ordered the darker color and the artwork shows up really nicely against it. Fits good and the fabric feels substantial.

Bee & Sunflower Crest T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Love this design! The sunflower turning into butterflies is such a pretty touch. It just feels cheerful.

Sunflower Flutter Butterfly T-Shirt

Really like this tee. The Luna moth and moonflower design looks even better in person, and the shirt is comfortable without feeling too heavy. The fit is pretty good and it washes well so far. Definitely a nice addition to my wardrobe.

Luna Moth & Moonflowers Botanical T-Shirt

This has a different look than most of the celestial shirts I’ve seen. I like the folk-art style and all the little details around the sun and moon. The shirt itself is comfortable and the print looks good.

Folk Fauna Celestial Sun & Moon T-Shirt

The front is pretty simple, but the back is what really caught my attention. I like all the little details in the sun, moon, and flowers, and the design has a nice vintage feel to it. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed like I expected. The print looks really good in person too.

Celestial Sun & Moon Wildflower T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

My daughter received the shirt the other day (I had ordered it for her as a surprise). She loved the color and she loved the texture. (she also loves butterflies). Said it was so soft Thanks.

Butterfly Flutter Watercolor Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you, MaDonna! A surprise gift for a daughter who loves butterflies, that is exactly why we make these. So happy it arrived soft and landed well. Please enjoy. Max

I like the shirt overall. The design looks nice and it’s pretty comfortable, although the fit was a little different than I expected. The material is decent and I’ve worn it a few times already. I’m happy with it.

Be You. Do You. For You. Wildflower T-Shirt

Such a cute and comfortable tee! I love the simple design and the message feels so positive without being over the top. The fabric is soft and it fits really nicely. It’s one of those easy everyday shirts I know I’ll be wearing a lot.

Collect Beautiful Moments Butterfly T-Shirt

Good everyday long sleeve. The fabric has some weight to it but it’s still comfortable for layering. I like the message on this one and the relaxed fit worked well for me.

Where Joy Leads Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Really nice shirt. The design is pretty and I like the message without it feeling too over the top. The fabric is soft and the fit is comfortable and a little relaxed. I got the Chambray color and the flowers and butterflies look really nice against the blue. It’s an easy everyday shirt and I’ve already worn it a few times.

Be You. Do You. For You. Wildflower T-Shirt

Perfect fit color and perfect monarch!

Monarch Butterfly Front & Back – Tee

Store owner replied: Pamela, thank you! This made our whole day. The Monarch is the design that started it all for us, so hearing that the fit, the color, and the butterfly all landed perfectly is everything we hope for. Thank you for supporting our small shop. Max & Anya, The Known Pack

The chambray color is really pretty and goes nicely with the floral design. I like the vintage look of the artwork and the colors are just right, not too bright. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed without being too loose. It’s an easy shirt to wear with jeans or shorts.

Sunkissed & Thriving Retro Floral T-Shirt

Beautiful!

Bee Gentle Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you, Mary - she's one of our gentlest designs, glad she found a good home. Max

Beautiful Shirt & fast shipping!

Be You. Do You. For You. — Wildflower Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you so much, Lori! "Be You. Do You. For You." is one of our favorites too. Hand-drawn wildflowers with a reminder we all need. So glad it reached you quickly, and it only gets softer with every wash. Max, The Known Pack

The Known Pack Promise

Wearable Art for the Nature Lover.

Beautiful things from the natural world, printed on cotton fine enough to hold the detail.

Wearable Nature Art

Swallowtail butterflies, wildflowers, and vintage florals — detailed, hand-finished illustrations that feel like art you can wear. No logos, no slogans, just beauty from the natural world.

Heavyweight Airlume Cotton

Printed on Bella+Canvas 3511 — six ounces of 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. Combing strips out the short fibres and leaves a smoother surface, and a smoother surface holds finer detail. Side-seamed, substantial, and softer with every wash.

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Every purchase supports trail restoration and park conservation, helping keep the wild meadows and wildflowers we love blooming for the next generation.

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